Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-04
A GREAT STRIKE.
Over 40, 600 'LongsAorem.n oui, Work,

OVer fO,OOO Longshoremen Quit Work
twenty thousand men are now on strike
among the coal shovelers 'longshoremen,
freight handlers and men employed on
the river front in New York ia almost
every capacity, and the number is aug.
mented TO close on 10000 by the strikers
on the Brooklyn and Jersey shores In con.
sequence 1T Is almost impossible for any OF
the steamers for Europe or otherwise TO
leave port. The order went forth Jan. u
from the headquarters Of the 'longshore.
mems union, which was backed by the
knights Of labor assembly No. 40 and the
next morning the men turned out Beach.
walkers were sent out to cover all the
various points on the river fronts where
the trouble was concentrated, and they
had particular instructions TO use every
means 10 prevent any disturbance
Inc strike along the river front of
brooklyn went into effect the same morn.
ing. All tie men went out quietly
peaceably ana determinedly. The
freight has accumulated on the docks
ready Tor shipment while several vessels
are waiting TO discharge cargoes. The po-
ice say they do not expect any trouble
win the strikers. They arc on guard at
All the stores from Fulton Ferry TO Red
HOOK. Later in the day the authorities
saw iii as double precautionary measure
TO have the entire police force held in re-
serve so as to be ready to meet any out.
break.
On the evening OF January q. the strik.
ing longshoremen and coal shoveler. held |
large mass meeting in Cooper union, |
preceded by parade with about 5000 !
men In line. There was no disorder. When |
the parade arrived at Cooper union thew |
were unable to gain admission, as the hafl !
was packed. An outdoor meeting was
organized and addressed by John Mccall /
frey and j. X. McKegney, who congratu-
Iateu tne men on their prospects Of sue
cess and promised that other trades would
JOIN them II necessary. Inside the large
hall were packed fully 0DO people. A largo
detachment of police kept order.
hugh freeman was chosen chairman.
he said IN his address that they were thera
to discover which power ruled this conn
try-the power OF the government OF the
power OF corporations
victor Drury was announced as the next
speaker. de Is SAID TO be the founder of
l me nome CLUB and Is a lead member Of
district AZ h. Of l.. He COMP red the coal
oarons with medieval barons who en-
ployed desparadoes TO do their bidding.
me cutting OF a throat to the scuttling 81
snip. lie said In like manner today tho
,oal barons, railroad kings and standard
oll monopolists are willing to slay through
thugs
resolutions were adopted to the effect
nat In view OF the alleged oppression of
yorkingmsn by the coal laborers- ali
,ranted franchises should be repealed and
ne system OF hiring men for tho purpose
y robbery and murder is hereby con.
John McMackin, Henry Georges lieuten.
mt. gave an emphatic protest against ths
YORK OF the Pinkerton detectives. 4. n.
iaguire, district master workman OF di
rict assembly 40 X. of L., said: "Wber
ne capitalist goes to church and prays
give us this day our daily bread ,bais
raging for sure thing for his means TO
W down your wages as soon as he gets A
chance and this secures his daily bread. -
ne speaker counSeled them to avoid vic.